A simple and highly effective method for hydrogenation of arenes by [Rh(COD)Cl]2

Hydrogenation of arenes, including chiral BINOLs and the lignin model compounds, has been achieved efficiently by using the simple complex [Rh(COD)Cl]2 as catalyst precursor.

Hydrogenation of arenes, including chiral BINOLs and the lignin model compounds, has been achieved efficiently by using the simple complex [Rh(COD)Cl]2 as catalyst precursor.